Lott named new MCHS football coachRyan Lott, offensive line coach and strength and conditioning coach last year for John Warren, was named as Massac County High School’s new head football coach Monday night. Lott, a Jerseyville nat...

Illinois’ high school March Madness is wrapping upIllinois high school Class A and AA have wrapped up in Peoria, and the “south” was well represented again in Class AA. Class A was interesting, to say the least, as Mooseheart took down Heyworth 63...

Lady Trojans serving up perfect volleyball seasonBy Zach Miller The defending state champion Massac Junior High School Lady Trojans have kicked off another season with a perfect 13-0 winning streak. The undefeated volleyball team competed Feb. 21...

Patriots handle Herrin, 48-27After the spectacle of the West Frankfort game, this one took some patience. You know the old phrase “puttin’ lipstick on a pig”? This game took a lot of Revlon, if you know what I mean. Massac’s t...

March Madness begins!That yearly thing that begins in late winter/early spring is upon us again with Illinois high school basketball teams winding down their regular seasons and commencing tournament play. The girls ar...

Patriots beat Redbirds on Senior NightThis one had it all! In one of the best games of the year and in the best, by far, atmosphere of the season, Massac County’s Patriots prevailed 63-55 over the West Frankfort Redbirds Friday night. ...

Guetersloh shoots, he scores!We all have crosses to bear. Most are of the 2x4 variety, but many closely resemble railroad ties. Those of us with “garden variety” issues need to pay close attention to the story that follows. On...

Pope ends Lady Rangers’ season at regional levelPope County’s Lady Pirates ended Joppa High School girls basketball season in the Pope County Class A regional tournament held Feb. 11. Pope’s superior size was just too much for the Lady Rangers t...